Pokémon Anime Review – EP015: “Battle Aboard the St. Anne” | Rock‑et the Boat

In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Battle Aboard the St. Anne, where Ash and friends receive mysterious tickets to a luxurious cruise — only to find themselves caught in a Team Rocket trap. Between fancy food, high-stakes trades, and a ship full of eager trainers, Ash makes a decision about Butterfree he may come to regret. But with danger looming, can our heroes escape the Santa Anne before it’s too late?

⚡ Whether you’re a 90s kid reliving Indigo League memories or a new fan exploring the Kanto region for the first time, this nostalgic anime rewatch is full of fun, fan theories, and friendship. 🎧 New episodes weekly! Follow and be part of the Pika Pals family!

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Episode details and Pokémon facts referenced from Bulbapedia, with appreciation for their amazing fan community.

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Prepare for an exciting episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, a special Team Rocket Takeover edition! Host Jed shares fascinating Team Rocket facts and introduce his latest hit, Pokémon rap song (it's straight fire!).

New nostalgia-packed episodes drop every week, follow now and be a part of the Pika Pals family! ⚡️🐱

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Catch me across all socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@YEETaMania⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email: yeetamania@gmail.com (letters via Dragonite airmail also accepted).

Pika Pals unite:

I'm raising money for ⁠⁠⁠Mind in Somerset⁠⁠⁠. Let’s show the world that Pokémon’s message of friendship and positivity extends beyond the screen - and that together, we can make a real impact on mental health: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/pikapalsunite⁠⁠⁠

Disclaimer:

Pokémon and all related characters, names, and images are the property of Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Game Freak. Pika Pals Podcast is a fan creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or Game Freak in any way. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only… please don’t sue me!

Tags:

Pokemon podcast, Original Pokemon anime, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, Brock, Misty, Kanto region, Indigo League, Team Rocket, Pokemon trainer, Pocket monsters, Pokemon nostalgia, Pokemon anime review, Pokemon discussion, 90s anime, Pokemon fan podcast, Pokemon memories, Pokemon franchise, Pokemon analysis, Classic Pokemon, Pokemon debate, Pokémon Retrospective, Poké Nostalgia Trip, 90s Kids Podcast, Anime Blast from the Past, Poké Analysis, Poké Mental Wellness, Therapeutic Pokémon, Poké Therapy, Poké Bedtime Stories, Sleepy Pokémon Memories, Soothing Pokémon Tales, Pokémon Dreamscape, Poké Lullabies, Sleep-Inducing Pokémon, Jokes, Comedy, Pop Culture, Animation, Nostalgia, Anime Review, 90s TV Shows, Retro Entertainment, Geek Culture, Fandom, Fan Theories, Podcast Discussion, Fan Podcast, Mental Health, Relaxation, Sleep Aid, Calm Podcast, Bedtime Podcast, Therapy Podcast, Feel-Good Content, Nostalgic Memories

Our heroes finally reach Vermilion City. They make their way to the Pokémon Center to refill their empty stomachs, but once there, they witness dozens of injured Pokémon being treated. Pikachu and Ash are alarmed to learn that all of these Pokémon were injured in battles with the Vermilion Gym Leader, Lt. Surge. Nonetheless, eager to earn a badge, Ash challenges Lt. Surge. Pikachu reluctantly enters the battle only to discover its opponent to be a Raichu, a fierce Pokémon with tremendous electric power. In order for Pikachu to successfully compete, it must demonstrate a stronger will than ever before displayed in battle. Could Pikachu possibly have a chance against Raichu's overwhelming strength?

New nostalgia-packed episodes drop every week, so subscribe now and be a part of the Pika Pals family! ⚡️🐱

Connect:

Catch me across all socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@YEETaMania⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email: yeetamania@gmail.com (letters via Dragonite airmail also accepted).

Pika Pals unite:

I'm raising money for ⁠⁠⁠Mind in Somerset⁠⁠⁠. Let’s show the world that Pokémon’s message of friendship and positivity extends beyond the screen - and that together, we can make a real impact on mental health: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/pikapalsunite⁠⁠⁠

Disclaimer:

Pokémon and all related characters, names, and images are the property of Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Game Freak. Pika Pals Podcast is a fan creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or Game Freak in any way. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only… please don’t sue me!

Tags:

Pokemon podcast, Original Pokemon anime, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, Brock, Misty, Kanto region, Indigo League, Team Rocket, Pokemon trainer, Pocket monsters, Pokemon nostalgia, Pokemon anime review, Pokemon discussion, 90s anime, Pokemon fan podcast, Pokemon memories, Pokemon franchise, Pokemon analysis, Classic Pokemon, Pokemon debate, Pokémon Retrospective, Poké Nostalgia Trip, 90s Kids Podcast, Anime Blast from the Past, Poké Analysis, Poké Mental Wellness, Therapeutic Pokémon, Poké Therapy, Poké Bedtime Stories, Sleepy Pokémon Memories, Soothing Pokémon Tales, Pokémon Dreamscape, Poké Lullabies, Sleep-Inducing Pokémon, Jokes, Comedy, Pop Culture, Animation, Nostalgia, Anime Review, 90s TV Shows, Retro Entertainment, Geek Culture, Fandom, Fan Theories, Podcast Discussion, Fan Podcast, Mental Health, Relaxation, Sleep Aid, Calm Podcast, Bedtime Podcast, Therapy Podcast, Feel-Good Content, Nostalgic Memories

The party emerges from the forest onto a beach, where in the distance they see a lighthouse, shining at the tops of a cliff. The lighthouse belongs to Bill, a Pokémon researcher who is awaiting the coming of a one-of-a-kind Pokémon, never before seen by humans. Before long, a tremendously large shadow begins to take form in the sea mists, but this possible discovery could be hindered due to the infamous Team Rocket lurking in the background cooking up another one of their schemes. Could such a legendary Pokémon truly exist?

New nostalgia-packed episodes drop every week, so subscribe now and be a part of the Pika Pals family! ⚡️🐱

Connect:

Catch me across all socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@YEETaMania⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email: yeetamania@gmail.com (letters via Dragonite airmail also accepted).

Pika Pals unite:

I'm raising money for ⁠⁠⁠Mind in Somerset⁠⁠⁠. Let’s show the world that Pokémon’s message of friendship and positivity extends beyond the screen - and that together, we can make a real impact on mental health: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/pikapalsunite⁠⁠⁠

Disclaimer:

Pokémon and all related characters, names, and images are the property of Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Game Freak. Pika Pals Podcast is a fan creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or Game Freak in any way. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only… please don’t sue me!

Tags:

Pokemon podcast, Original Pokemon anime, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, Brock, Misty, Kanto region, Indigo League, Team Rocket, Pokemon trainer, Pocket monsters, Pokemon nostalgia, Pokemon anime review, Pokemon discussion, 90s anime, Pokemon fan podcast, Pokemon memories, Pokemon franchise, Pokemon analysis, Classic Pokemon, Pokemon debate, Pokémon Retrospective, Poké Nostalgia Trip, 90s Kids Podcast, Anime Blast from the Past, Poké Analysis, Poké Mental Wellness, Therapeutic Pokémon, Poké Therapy, Poké Bedtime Stories, Sleepy Pokémon Memories, Soothing Pokémon Tales, Pokémon Dreamscape, Poké Lullabies, Sleep-Inducing Pokémon, Jokes, Comedy, Pop Culture, Animation, Nostalgia, Anime Review, 90s TV Shows, Retro Entertainment, Geek Culture, Fandom, Fan Theories, Podcast Discussion, Fan Podcast, Mental Health, Relaxation, Sleep Aid, Calm Podcast, Bedtime Podcast, Therapy Podcast, Feel-Good Content, Nostalgic Memories

A company of Squirtles stand in the path of our heroes' enthusiastic march. To make matters worse, joining forces with Team Rocket, the Squirtles capture Ash and friends. When the Squirtles lock Pikachu, who has been critically injured, in a cage, Ash runs to retrieve a healing Potion. Upon Ash's return, a battle ensues between Team Rocket and our heroes. When it becomes apparent that Team Rocket has deserted the Squirtles, and even endangered them, Ash and his love of Pokémon prevails, and saves a Squirtle from certain doom. Will Ash's kind and brave act go unnoticed by the Squirtle?

New nostalgia-packed episodes drop every week, so subscribe now and be a part of the Pika Pals family! ⚡️🐱

Connect:

Catch me across all socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@YEETaMania⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email: yeetamania@gmail.com (letters via Dragonite airmail also accepted).

Pika Pals unite:

I'm raising money for ⁠⁠⁠Mind in Somerset⁠⁠⁠. Let’s show the world that Pokémon’s message of friendship and positivity extends beyond the screen - and that together, we can make a real impact on mental health: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/pikapalsunite⁠⁠⁠

Disclaimer:

Pokémon and all related characters, names, and images are the property of Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Game Freak. Pika Pals Podcast is a fan creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or Game Freak in any way. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only… please don’t sue me!

Tags:

Pokemon podcast, Original Pokemon anime, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, Brock, Misty, Kanto region, Indigo League, Team Rocket, Pokemon trainer, Pocket monsters, Pokemon nostalgia, Pokemon anime review, Pokemon discussion, 90s anime, Pokemon fan podcast, Pokemon memories, Pokemon franchise, Pokemon analysis, Classic Pokemon, Pokemon debate, Pokémon Retrospective, Poké Nostalgia Trip, 90s Kids Podcast, Anime Blast from the Past, Poké Analysis, Poké Mental Wellness, Therapeutic Pokémon, Poké Therapy, Poké Bedtime Stories, Sleepy Pokémon Memories, Soothing Pokémon Tales, Pokémon Dreamscape, Poké Lullabies, Sleep-Inducing Pokémon, Jokes, Comedy, Pop Culture, Animation, Nostalgia, Anime Review, 90s TV Shows, Retro Entertainment, Geek Culture, Fandom, Fan Theories, Podcast Discussion, Fan Podcast, Mental Health, Relaxation, Sleep Aid, Calm Podcast, Bedtime Podcast, Therapy Podcast, Feel-Good Content, Nostalgic Memories

As our heroes press on toward Vermilion City, they encounter a lone, weak Charmander at a mountain pass. Standing atop a stone, it appears to be waiting for someone. Ash immediately attempts to capture it, but fails. Giving up, Ash and friends head for a nearby Pokémon Center. There they run into Damien - the very boy who had abandoned the Charmander. A storm erupts. Our heroes go out in the middle of the night to rescue the deserted Pokemon. Their timing couldn’t be better for they saved the fiery Pokémon from an attack of vicious Spearow. Upon their return to the Pokémon Center, the Charmander is taken care of immediately, but the next morning he is gone, without a trace. Ash and friends go out to find him only to be side-tracked by the devious Team Rocket. Just when they thought they had captured Pikachu and rendered our heroes temporarily helpless, Charmander comes to the rescue. Will he ultimately become the next Pokémon to join Ash?

New nostalgia-packed episodes drop every week, so subscribe now and be a part of the Pika Pals family! ⚡️🐱

Connect:

Catch me across all socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@YEETaMania⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email: yeetamania@gmail.com (letters via Dragonite airmail also accepted).

Pika Pals unite:

I'm raising money for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind in Somerset⁠⁠⁠⁠. Let’s show the world that Pokémon’s message of friendship and positivity extends beyond the screen - and that together, we can make a real impact on mental health: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/pikapalsunite⁠⁠⁠⁠

Disclaimer:

Pokémon and all related characters, names, and images are the property of Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Game Freak. Pika Pals Podcast is a fan creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or Game Freak in any way. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only… please don’t sue me!

Tags:

Pokemon podcast, Original Pokemon anime, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, Brock, Misty, Kanto region, Indigo League, Team Rocket, Pokemon trainer, Pocket monsters, Pokemon nostalgia, Pokemon anime review, Pokemon discussion, 90s anime, Pokemon fan podcast, Pokemon memories, Pokemon franchise, Pokemon analysis, Classic Pokemon, Pokemon debate, Pokémon Retrospective, Poké Nostalgia Trip, 90s Kids Podcast, Anime Blast from the Past, Poké Analysis, Poké Mental Wellness, Therapeutic Pokémon, Poké Therapy, Poké Bedtime Stories, Sleepy Pokémon Memories, Soothing Pokémon Tales, Pokémon Dreamscape, Poké Lullabies, Sleep-Inducing Pokémon, Jokes, Comedy, Pop Culture, Animation, Nostalgia, Anime Review, 90s TV Shows, Retro Entertainment, Geek Culture, Fandom, Fan Theories, Podcast Discussion, Fan Podcast, Mental Health, Relaxation, Sleep Aid, Calm Podcast, Bedtime Podcast, Therapy Podcast, Feel-Good Content, Nostalgic Memories

In this special episode, Jed is joined by his good friend Mark, for a deep dive into Pokémon and Beanie Babies, spawning an idea for a new app! Plus, prepare for uncontrollable laughter as they share the wild, but true, story of their Ash and Pikachu cosplay adventure, complete with a mischievous, drinking Pikachu and a very irate Pokémon fan! The duo also tackle the ongoing mystery of Psyduck's headaches (and butt aches).

New nostalgia-packed episodes drop every week, so subscribe now and be a part of the Pika Pals family! ⚡️🐱

Connect:

Catch me across all socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@YEETaMania⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email: yeetamania@gmail.com (letters via Dragonite airmail also accepted).

Pika Pals unite:

I'm raising money for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind in Somerset⁠⁠⁠⁠. Let’s show the world that Pokémon’s message of friendship and positivity extends beyond the screen - and that together, we can make a real impact on mental health: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/pikapalsunite⁠⁠⁠⁠

Disclaimer:

Pokémon and all related characters, names, and images are the property of Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Game Freak. Pika Pals Podcast is a fan creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or Game Freak in any way. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only… please don’t sue me!

Tags:

Pokemon podcast, Original Pokemon anime, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, Brock, Misty, Kanto region, Indigo League, Team Rocket, Pokemon trainer, Pocket monsters, Pokemon nostalgia, Pokemon anime review, Pokemon discussion, 90s anime, Pokemon fan podcast, Pokemon memories, Pokemon franchise, Pokemon analysis, Classic Pokemon, Pokemon debate, Pokémon Retrospective, Poké Nostalgia Trip, 90s Kids Podcast, Anime Blast from the Past, Poké Analysis, Poké Mental Wellness, Therapeutic Pokémon, Poké Therapy, Poké Bedtime Stories, Sleepy Pokémon Memories, Soothing Pokémon Tales, Pokémon Dreamscape, Poké Lullabies, Sleep-Inducing Pokémon, Jokes, Comedy, Pop Culture, Animation, Nostalgia, Anime Review, 90s TV Shows, Retro Entertainment, Geek Culture, Fandom, Fan Theories, Podcast Discussion, Fan Podcast, Mental Health, Relaxation, Sleep Aid, Calm Podcast, Bedtime Podcast, Therapy Podcast, Feel-Good Content, Nostalgic Memories

Still lost, the party continues to wander. Falling from a rope bridge, stumbling into pitfalls, being caught in various traps, they struggle on until reaching a village, not shown on their map, inhabited by Pokemon that have been injured in battle or abandoned by their masters. In this village, a kind-hearted young woman named Melanie cares for these Pokemon. Even as our heroes, touched by Melanie’s kind example, attempt to assist her in caring for the Pokemon, Team Rocket is slowly making its way toward the village. A combined effort of Melanie and Ash’s Pokemon is needed to battle and defeat Team Rocket, and as a result, Ash’s courage earns him a battle between Pikachu and Melanie’s bravest Pokemon, Bulbasaur. Will Pikachu defeat Bulbasaur, thus increasing Ash’s collection of Pokemon?

New nostalgia-packed episodes drop every week, so subscribe now and be a part of the Pika Pals family! ⚡️🐱

Connect:

Catch me across all socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@YEETaMania⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email: yeetamania@gmail.com (letters via Dragonite airmail also accepted).

Pika Pals unite:

I'm raising money for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind in Somerset⁠⁠⁠⁠. Let’s show the world that Pokémon’s message of friendship and positivity extends beyond the screen - and that together, we can make a real impact on mental health: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/pikapalsunite⁠⁠⁠⁠

Disclaimer:

Pokémon and all related characters, names, and images are the property of Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Game Freak. Pika Pals Podcast is a fan creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or Game Freak in any way. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only… please don’t sue me!

Tags:

Pokemon podcast, Original Pokemon anime, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, Brock, Misty, Kanto region, Indigo League, Team Rocket, Pokemon trainer, Pocket monsters, Pokemon nostalgia, Pokemon anime review, Pokemon discussion, 90s anime, Pokemon fan podcast, Pokemon memories, Pokemon franchise, Pokemon analysis, Classic Pokemon, Pokemon debate, Pokémon Retrospective, Poké Nostalgia Trip, 90s Kids Podcast, Anime Blast from the Past, Poké Analysis, Poké Mental Wellness, Therapeutic Pokémon, Poké Therapy, Poké Bedtime Stories, Sleepy Pokémon Memories, Soothing Pokémon Tales, Pokémon Dreamscape, Poké Lullabies, Sleep-Inducing Pokémon, Jokes, Comedy, Pop Culture, Animation, Nostalgia, Anime Review, 90s TV Shows, Retro Entertainment, Geek Culture, Fandom, Fan Theories, Podcast Discussion, Fan Podcast, Mental Health, Relaxation, Sleep Aid, Calm Podcast, Bedtime Podcast, Therapy Podcast, Feel-Good Content, Nostalgic Memories